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Definition & Essential Functions:
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Transit System
Administrator, safely operates a bus on assigned route schedule (fixed
and paratransit curb-to-curb service); collects and accounts for fares;
performs daily bus safety inspection (pre and post-trip); greets and
provides direction and other information to customers; assists
passengers on and off the bus; and performs other related work as
required. May work various hours and days of the week including
Saturdays, holidays, and split shifts.\
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt\
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Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks,
knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is
illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions
and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks:
- Operates a variety of transit buses in a manner that ensures
passenger comfort and safety.
- Operates wheelchair ramp and assists disabled passengers in
boarding, securing, riding and alighting in a safe manner.
- Adheres to safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures to
ensure the well being of Vista Transit customers and employees.
- Maintains schedule adherence for pull-out time and en-route service.
- Performs a complete pre and post trip inspection of bus, safety
checks of equipment, and informs dispatch when adjustments or
repairs are necessary.
- Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving customer
transfers,\
accidents, incidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or other
unauthorized Vista Transit business utilizing judgment and
discretion to ensure patron and individual safety.
- Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at bus
stops, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions,
obstructions, construction and criminal activity.
- Cleans and maintains transit equipment and buses.
- Assists customers on and off transit buses.
- Collects fares and checks customer passes or transfers.
- Provides schedule, route and fare information to passengers seeking
assistance concerning the Vista Transit System and connecting buses;
notifies dispatch to obtain additional information as needed.
- Responsible for complying with all City and departmental work rules,
policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics:
Understanding of:
- Federal and State Traffic laws and regulations.
- Understanding of and the ability to perform Commercial Driver\'s
License (CDL) inspections.
- Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Transit
Administration (ADOT and FTA) rules, regulations and requirements
pertaining to small urban transportation system operations.
Knowledge of:
- Local community and street system.
- First aid and emergency procedures.
- Operation of small and large transit buses.
- Safety principles and regulations applicable to bus operations.
- Proper bus maintenance and inspection procedures.
- Customer Service practices, including courtesy to passengers,
sensitivity to passengers with disabilities, stop announcements,
responding to questions and providing information and direction to
customers.
- Two-way radio procedures and codes.
Ability to:
- Speak, read and write English.
- Operate a two-way radio.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Operate a passenger bus safely and effectively.
- Collect bus fares.
- Transport and assist passengers on and off the bus.
- Inspect a bus for safe o eration and identify and report equipment
malfunctions and safety hazards.
- Arrive on-time and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communicate politely and cooperatively with passengers and members
of the public.\
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
co-workers, and other City employees.
- Exercise tact and sound judgment when resolving operational and
passenger problems.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and
fellow employees.
- Maintain logs, daily schedules and various records.
- Be friendly, courteous and assist all passengers including
passengers with wide ranges of special needs, including physical and
developmental disabilities.
- Learn operations, services and activities of a customer service
program.
- Learn and drive all Vista Transit routes.
- Perceptual skills to monitor complex driving situation, the judgment
to make quick decisions, when necessary, coordination to control an
oversize steering wheel, and maneuver a vehicle in crowded areas.